Tube Heaters :: SPU Series

SPU Series Features

• 8 different Btu sizes and more than 60 different configurations to custom design your infrared heating system
• CSA design certified
• Available in natural and propane gas
• Optional elbows and corner reflectors
• Optional decorative grille
• Sidewall or through the roof venting
• Vented or indirect vented operation

 

 

Push Through System
Products of combustion are pushed through the combustion chamber
• No draft hoods, totally enclosed combustion chamber
• Blower motor totally enclosed in the burner box. Ideal for applications where minimal noise (less than 60 dB) is desired.
• Heavy duty permanently lubricated ball bearing, totally enclosed motor for maintenance-free operation
• 30 second pre-purge before ignition and 30 second post-purge after thermostat is satisfied
• Diaphragm air switch for proof of venting before gas flow and ignition

Gas Shut-Off Safety Control
• Burner inspection sight glass
• Step-opening redundant combination gas valve for quite ignition and added safety
• Inside or outside air for combustion
• Up to 25 ft. outside combustion air capability
• Standard outside combustion air intake
• Diagnostic Monitoring Light System

Burner System
• Heavy duty cast iron burner
• Reliable direct spark ignition systems and 100% gas shut-off safety control
• Burner inspection sight glass
• Step-opening redundant combination gas valve for quiet ignition and added safety
• Inside or outside air for combustion
• Up to 25 ft. outside combustion air capability
• Standard outside combustion air intake
• Diagnostic Monitoring Light System

Reflector System
• Highly efficient aluminum reflectors
• Individual reflectors can be rotated up to 45° to
direct heat where needed
• Optional end, corner, U-bend and side extension reflectors

Radiant Emitter Tube System
• 4” O.D. heat treated aluminized steel combustion chamber (10’ length)
• Standard highly emissive radiant tubes (10’ lengths)
• Optional aluminized steel radiant tubes (Tough Guy Option)
• 5 year limited warranty on all tubes
• Suitable for horizontal or angle mounting up to 45°
• Up to 25 feet sidewall vent capability

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Introducing TISSTM Tube Integrity Safety Shut-Off System

SunStar's patent pending innovative safety feature for positive pressure radiant tube heaters is called the “Tube Integrity Safety System” (TISS™).

In the unlikely event of a tube failure, TISS™ has been designed to automatically shut off the heater. The revolutionary TISS™ uses a simple principle to place an electrically insulated aluminum wire in tension above the reflector. Low voltage is then continuously passed along the wire in line with the gas control circuit. If heat levels increase due to heat exchanger failure, the wire melts and the safety circuit is broken, breaking the 24 volt circuit and shutting down the heater.

You may never know it is there, but it provides peace of mind.

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SPU Dimensions

 
Model
Total Tube Length
Overal Dimensions "L" (FT)
 
SPU (40, 50, 75)
20'
12' 9"
SPU (50, 75, 100, 125)
30'
17' 9"'
SPU (100,125, 150, 175)
40'
22' 9"
SPU (125, 150, 175, 200)
50'
27' 9"
SPU (150, 175, 200)
60'
32' 9"
SPU (175, 200)
70'
37' 9"

SPU-Bottom View

SPU-End View

 

 

MODEL*

BTU/HR
INPUT

TOTAL EMITTER TUBE LENGTH
                        

   
20FT. 
  30FT.  
  40FT.
     50FT. 
60FT. 
70FT.

SPU  40

40.000

 

 

 

 

 

SPU  50

50,000

 

 

 

 

SPU  75

75,000

 

 

 

 

SPU 100

100,000

 

 

 

 

SPU 125

125,000

 

 

 

SPU 150

150,000

 

 

 

SPU 175

175,000

 

 

SPU 200

200,000

 

 

 

*Model number is based on Btu/hr input (e.g., 100,000 Btu/hr), total emitter length (e.g., 40 feet) and gas type (e.g., natural gas). For example, the model number for a straight tube heater would be SPS100-40-N and for a U-tube heater would be SPU100-40-N.

Tough Guy Option: All aluminized steel radiant tubes
For Tough Guy option the model number would be SPS100-40-TG-N. Note: for Carwashes, Dairy Barns, Greenhouses, Swimming Pools, Waste Water Treatment Plants, and other high humidity / corrosive environments, Tough Guy with all aluminized tubes is recommended.

 


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SPU Supply Requirements

Gas Type
Burner
Pressure
Supply Pressure
Voltage
Amps
Ingition
Type
MIN.
MAX.
 
 
  Natural
3.5" W.C.
5" W.C.
14" W.C.
120 VAC
60 Hz
2.4
Direct Spark
  Propane
10" W.C.
11" W.C.
14" W.C.

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SPU Minimum Mounting Heights

Model
Height at Horizontal
Height at 45° Angle
Model
Height at Horizontal
Height at 45° Angle
SPU 40
10 Ft.
9 Ft.
SPU 125
14 Ft.
13 Ft.
SPU 50
11 Ft.
10 Ft.
SPU 150
15 Ft.
14 Ft.
SPU 75
13 Ft.
12 Ft.
SPU 175
16 Ft.
15 Ft.
SPU 100
14 Ft.
13 Ft.
SPU 200
18 Ft.
16 Ft.

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SPU Clearances to Combustibles

 
Model No.
Side
Ceiling
Below
End
(45°) Front
(45°) Rear
SPU 50
27"
6"
40"
30"
48"
12"
SPU 75
27"
6"
60"
30"
48"
12"
SPU 100
66"
6"
80"
40"
66"
20"
SPU 125
66"
6"
101"
40"
66"
20"
SPU 150
84"
6"
106"
48"
84"
24"
SPU 175
84"
6"
106"
48"
84"
24"
SPU 200
84"
6"
106"
48"
84"
24"

When used indirect vented, clearance to ceiling from top of exhaust hood must be 12" on SPU 50, SPU 75 and 18" on SPU 100-SPU 200.

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